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Posterior reversible encephalopathy as the first manifestation of Bickerstaff’s brainstem encephalitis [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) has been associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome in rare cases. Here we report a patient in whom PRES was the presenting manifestation of Bickerstaff’s brainstem encephalitis.
Pei-Ru Chen, Shih-Pin Chen
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A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on Campylobacter Species Prevalence in Chicken in Italy

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
• This systematic review summarizes the prevalence of Campylobacter spp. in different chicken matrices in Italy over the last 20 years, which may be useful for conducting quantitative microbial risk assessment in the future. • Higher Campylobacter spp.
Aya Attia Koraney Zarea, Maria Francesca Iulietto, Tiina Mandel, Paola Scaramozzino, Roberto Condoleo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of recurrent facial palsy during plasmapheresis in Guillain-Barré syndrome: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2010
Introduction Guillain-Barré syndrome is an immune-mediated polyneuropathy that is routinely initially treated with either intravenous immunoglobulin or plasmapheresis.
Weimer Louis H, Stevenson Mary L, Bogorad Ilya V   +2 more
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What are the barriers and facilitators to advance care planning with older people in long‐term care facilities? A qualitative study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Volume 35, Issue 5, Page 2356-2370, May 2026.
Abstract Aim To explore the views and preferences for advance care planning from the perspectives of residents, family members and healthcare professionals in long‐term care facilities. Design A qualitative descriptive design. Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 12 residents of long‐term care facilities, 10 family members and 14 ...
Yuxin Zhou, Ariel Wang, Debbie Braybrook, Clare Ellis‐Smith, Haixia Feng, Ni Gong, Zhi Zhou, Richard Harding   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Case of Neurobrucellosis Mimicking Guillain-Barre Syndrome

مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2007
BACKGROUND: Brucellosis is an infectious disease due to Gram negative bacteria of genus brucella. Involvement of different systems including gastrointestinal tract, the hepatobilliary and skeletal systems has been frequently reported.
Naser Sharafoddin Zadeh, Majid Keyhani Fard   +1 more
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Examining Zika Virus: Transmission, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention [PDF]

, 2020
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that was first isolated in Uganda in 1947 and has since caused outbreaks in many parts of the world. It has multiple routes of transmission and may cause acute illness and death if not treated.
Taybeh, Noura
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Machine Learning‐Assisted Infectious Disease Detection in Low‐Income Areas: Toward Rapid Triage of Dengue and Zika Virus Using Open‐Source Hardware

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2026.
This study introduces an affordable machine learning platform for simultaneous dengue and zika detection using fluorine‐doped tin oxide thin films modified with gold nanoparticles and DNA aptamers. Designed for low‐cost, hardware‐limited devices (< $25), the model achieves 95.3% accuracy and uses only 9.4 kB of RAM, demonstrating viability for resource‐
Marina Ribeiro Batistuti Sawazaki, Bassam Bachour Junior, Marcelo Mulato, José Ilton de Oliveira Filho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anesthesia for Cesarean Section in a Patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Case Report

Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology, 2013
Background and objectives: Guillain-Barre syndrome during pregnancy is considered a rare neurological complication, and there is no consensus in literature for anesthetic management for cesarean section in such patients. The objective of this paper is to
Daniel Volquind, Roberto Taboada Fellini, Giana Lucho Rose, Gabriel Pedro Tarso   +3 more
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Shoulder Rotation Test: A New Test for Discriminating Between Functional and Structural Weakness

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.
We introduce the shoulder rotation test, a simple bedside test combining the MRC scoring of shoulder internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER), for discriminating between functional weakness (FW) and structural weakness (SW) of the upper limbs.
Takamichi Kanbayashi, Masahiro Sonoo
wiley   +1 more source

The neurorehabilitation of people with Guillain-Barré Syndrome 

Advances in Clinical Neuroscience & Rehabilitation
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), or Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP) is a rare, acquired condition which can cause pain, sensory impairment and weakness in the limbs.
Rachel Higgins, Orlando Swayne, Jenny Parker, Laura O’Flaherty, Nicola Perkins   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source